This year, prom is a month early. Students are trying to get everything together. Between prom and prom weekend the expenses are too much but not as bad as last year. Since prom is in May, hotels down the shore are much cheaper than last year when prom was in June. The total cost of a prom weekend hotel is between $120 and $145 depending on how many people are in the rooms. Last year, the hotel expenses were between $180 – $200.

In addition, you have to add in limo expenses. This year some students have rented a party bus. Fifty students have chosen to take the party bus at a cost of $100.00 dollars each. Nick Furey said, “It is much cheaper and a great idea for all seniors to spend time together.” The party bus will be taking everyone to prom and down the shore.

Of course, paying for a dress, make-up, hair, shoes and jewelry is also tied in. Girls have more to worry about when it comes to prom expenses since they have so much more to buy than boys. The male students just pay rent for a tux, shoes, a corsage and most likely a haircut. Those expenses are nowhere near those of girls. Either way, prom and prom weekend will empty the wallets but the experience is worth it in the end.